Toyota Camry Solara

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[[Image:2004_Toyota_Camry_Solara.jpg|thumb|400px|'''[[Toyota]] Camry Solara coupe''']]
[[Image:solara_convertible.jpg|thumb|400px|'''2007 [[Toyota]] Camry Solara convertible''']]
The '''Toyota Camry Solara''' is a mid-size coupe/convertible designed and engineered by [[Toyota]] to capture the practical sport enthusiast car market. Created to appeal to more sport minded drivers than those who prefer the [[Toyota Camry]] Sedan, The Camry Solara looks to bring together sport car performance and style with spacious practicality. In its second generation thus far, the Camry Solara has found a responsive niche in the car buyer market and continues to provide all that it was designed for. The Camry Solara is based on the current [[Toyota Camry]] and shares the Camry's 2.4 L [[Straight-4|I4]] engine. It was originally built at Toyota’s production facilities in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada (where it is known simply as the '''Toyota Solara''') and is exclusively available for the North American market. However, the second generation Camry Solara is currently built in Toyota's factory in Kentucky.

See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Toyota Camry Solara Review]]'''.

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===Styles and Major Options===
The [[Toyota]] Camry Solara is available as a ''coupe'' or ''convertible''. There are 3 trims available: '''SE''', '''Sport''', and '''SLE'''.

====SE====
[[Image:solara_interior1.jpg|thumb|300px|'''[[Toyota]] Camry Solara SE interior]]
'''The SE is your base model coming standard with:'''

*Power automatic door locks and windows
*[[Remote Keyless Entry|Remote keyless entry system]]
*[[Cruise control]]
*[[Steering Wheel Audio Controls|Steering wheel audio controls]]
*AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with [[Satellite Radio|satellite radio]] capability
*16-in. aluminum alloy [[wheels]] with P215/60R16 [[tires]]
*Silver metallic-style interior trim
*Multi-function trip computer

====SPORT====
[[Image:solara_interior2.jpg|thumb|300px|'''[[Toyota]] Camry Solara SLE ''optional'' interior]]
'''The Sport offers sportier looks and performance including:'''

*17-in. aluminum alloy [[wheels]] with P215/55R17 [[tires]]
*Front and rear underbody [[spoiler|spoilers]] and side rocker panel moldings
*Sport-tuned [[suspension]]
*Rear sport [[spoiler]]
*Stainless steel exhaust tip
*Black graphite-style interior trim
*Unique sport gauge cluster
*Leather-wrapped steering wheel, [[Shifter|shift knob]] and parking brake handle
*Chrome-accented parking brake button and air vents
*Aluminum sport pedal covers

====SLE====

'''The most expensive SLE offers a more luxurious interior with:'''

*Wood-grain-style interior trim
*Power-adjustable driver seat
*Power tilt/slide moonroof with sliding sunshade
*JBL premium AM/FM 6-disc in-dash CD changer with [[Satellite Radio|satellite radio]] capability
*Heated outside mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming feature
*Front-console illumination panel
*Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass
*Hands-free phone-calling capability via [[Bluetooth]]
*Anti-theft system

===Pricing===
Today's actual prices by city can be found at [http://www.carsdirect.com/toyota/camry_solara/prices CarsDirect].

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'''Trims'''
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SE Coupe
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Sport Coupe
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SE V6 Coupe
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SLE Coupe
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Sport V6 Coupe
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SLE V6 Coupe
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SLE V6 Coupe w/[[Navigation System|Navigation]]
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SE Convertible
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Sport Convertible
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SLE Convertible
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SLE Convertible w/[[Navigation System|Navigation]]
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''MSRP''
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$19,930
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<td>
$22,200
</td>
<td>
$22,260
</td>
<td>
$23,905
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$24,530
</td>
<td>
$26,905
</td>
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$28,205
</td>
<td>
$27,190
</td>
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$29,460
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$30,460
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$31,760
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''Invoice''
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$17,936
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$19,980
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$20,033
</td>
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$21,514
</td>
<td>
$22,075
</td>
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$24,214
</td>
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$25,329
</td>
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$24,468
</td>
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$26,512
</td>
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$27,413
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$28,528
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===Gas Mileage===
[http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/bymake/Toyota2007.shtml EPA Estimates] for various trims of the [[Toyota]] Camry Solara are as follows:

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'''Trim'''
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[[Four cylinder|4-Cyl.]], 2.4L, 5-Speed coupe

''[[Automatic transmission|Automatic]]''
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[[Four cylinder|4-Cyl.]], 2.4L, 5-Speed coupe

''[[Manual transmission|Manual]]''
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[[V6|6-Cyl.]], 3.3L, 5-Speed coupe

''[[Automatic transmission|Automatic]]''
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[[V6|6-Cyl.]], 3.3L, 5-Speed convertible

''[[Automatic transmission|Automatic]]''
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'''MPG'''
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25/34
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24/34
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21/29
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20/29
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===Reliability===
Based off of the Camry [[Sedan|sedan]] platform, the Camry Solara shares the same long reputation of reliability. “The Solara offers high levels of quality, durability and reliability” says [http://www.nctd.com/review-intro.cfm?Vehicle=2006_Toyota_Camry%20/%20Solara&ReviewID=1794 New Car Test Drive] and [http://www.autosite.com/content/research/vir/index.cfm/vehicle_number_int/1019789/Action/Reliability# Autosite.com] has given the Solara a '''93 out of 100''' in both ''durability and mechanical quality''.

===Safety===
All Toyota Camry Solara trims come standard with Driver and front passenger Advance [[Airbag]] Systems and front seat-mounted side [[Airbag|airbags]], rear-seat Child Restraint System (CRS) lower anchors and top tether brackets (LATCH), Direct [[Tire]] Pressure Monitor System, engine immobilizer and [[ABS|anti-lock breaking system (ABS)]]. ''Excluding the convertible models'', all trims are also equipped with front and rear [[Side Curtain Airbags|side curtain airbags]].

===Photos===
<gallery>
Image:solara_sport.jpg|Sport Convertible shown in Absolutely Red
Image:solara_ipod.jpg|Standard auxiliary audio jack
Image:solara_gauges.jpg|SLE Optitron gauges
Image:solara_nav.jpg|Available DVD [[Navigation System|navigation system]]
</gallery>

===Colors===
====Exterior====
The 2007 [[Toyota]] Camry Solara comes in the following exterior colors:
*Blizzard Pearl
*Titanium Metallic
*Magnetic Gray
*Black
*Absolutely Red
*Cosmic Blue Metallic
*Oceanus Pearl

====Interior====
The 2007 [[Toyota]] Camry Solara comes in the following interior colors:
*Ivory Fabric
*Dark Stone Fabric
*Ivory Leather
*Dark Stone Leather
*Dark Charcoal Fabric
*Dark Charcoal Leather

===Main Competitors===
* [[Honda Accord]] coupe: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB70TOC141A0,USB70HOC012C0 side-by-side comparison]

* [[Pontiac G6]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB70TOC141A0,USB70POC122A0 side-by-side comparison]

* [[Ford Mustang]]: [http://www.carsdirect.com/research/compareresults?acodes=USB70TOC141A0,USB70FOC051A0 side-by-side comparison]

==Hybrid Models==
Currently, [[Toyota]] has no plans to offer a [[Hybrid Cars|hybrid]] version of the Camry Solara. They will continue to offer the [[Toyota Camry Hybrid]], [[Toyota Prius]], [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]].

==Unique Attributes==
[[Image:solara_rim.jpg|thumb|Sport Coupe and Convertible 17-in aluminum alloy wheel]]
The 2007 [[Toyota]] Camry Solara brings new refined unique details to the tested model. The Sport trim has unique HID headlamps, 17-inch alloy [[wheels]], front and rear under bumper [[Spoiler|spoilers]], side rocker molding, rear [[spoiler]] and a tailpipe diffuser. Inside the cabin, Toyota keeps up with changing audio technology by providing an audio auxiliary jack for connectivity to most portable music players, as standard equipment.

==Resale Values==
Due to its high reliability and well thought out design, a used Camry Solara is still a desirable and reliable car to the prospective buyer.

According to [http://www.carsdirect.com CarsDirect.com], the 2007 [[Toyota]] Camry Solara will have an excellent resale value.

==Criticisms==
*Needs better body control / chassis rigidity ''(Car and Driver)''
*Lacking side support in seats ''(New Car Test Drive)''
*Seat design a bit bland ''(New Car Test Drive)''
*Soft top does not provide enough sound dampening ''(New Car Test Drive)''

==Generations==
===Second mid-generation (2007-present)===
[[Image:solara_white.jpg|thumb|275px|2007 '''[[Toyota]] Camry Solara''' convertible]]
In June 2006 a restyled 2007 Solara went on sale. On the SE, rear LED tailights had been added, with the reverse lights moved into the bumpers. The SE Sport became available with its own unique [[spoiler]]. A noticeable change on the front end were smaller foglights and interior changes include Optitron gauges, blue backlighting, revised [[shifter]], iPod connectivity, [[Bluetooth]] connectivity, and voice activated [[Navigation System|navigation]] on the SLE [[V6]] models.

Although it gained a slightly updated appearance, it still retained the older 3.3 L engine. The 2.4 liter motor is rated at 155 [[horsepower]] and 158 pound feet of [[torque]] while the 3.3 Liter motor is rated at 210 [[horsepower]] and 220 pound feet of torque due to a new testing method that [[Toyota]] is currently using on their current vehicles.

===Second generation (2004-2006)===
[[Image:solara_coupe.jpg|left|thumb|275px|'''[[Toyota]] Camry Solara''' coupe]]
The second generation of the Camry Solara was introduced to the public in 2004 and featured a more curvy body. The smaller available engine was the carryover 2.4L 16-valve [[Four cylinder|4-cylinder]] rated at 157 [[horsepower|hp]], and the larger available engine was the new 3.3 L 24-valve [[V6]] rated at 225 [[horsepower|hp]]. With the [[Four cylinder|four-cylinder]] engine you could choose a five-speed [[Manual transmission|manual]] or four-speed [[Automatic transmission|automatic]] transmission, while the [[V6]] was matched to only a five-speed automatic transmission equipped with E-shift. Both engines featured Toyota's VVT-i technology.

The Solara with the 3.3 L engine could go from 0 to 60 mph in under seven seconds and run the quarter mile in the low 15 seconds. The 4-cylinder version of the second generation Solara could go from 0 to 60 mph in the mid eight to nine seconds and run the quarter mile in the mid 16 seconds to high 16 seconds depending on the transmission type.

In 2006, the four-speed automatic was dropped on the Solara in favor of the five-speed E-shift [[automatic transmission]].

===First mid-generation (2002-2003)===
The Solara was restyled in 2002, receiving minor changes to the front end and rear taillights. Mechanically, the 2.2 L [[Four cylinder|four-cylinder]] engine was replaced with the 2.4 L four-cylinder engine offered on the redesigned 2002 Camry. The reasons behind this was that the new 2.4 L (2AZ-FE) engine offered similar gas mileage numbers as the 2.2 L engine (5S-FE), but with better engine power.

===First generation (1999-2001)===
The first generation Camry Solara went on sale in the fall of 1998, as a 1999 model to replace the Camry coupe. It was based on the mechanical platform of the previous generation [[Toyota Camry]] and was built in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada.
The convertible arrived shortly after in 2000 and was available only in SE and SLE trims.

The [[four cylinder|4-cylinder]] version of the Camry Solara can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 10 seconds, while the [[V6|6-cylinder]] version can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in approximately 7 seconds.

==Worldwide==
The [[Toyota]] Camry Solara is targeted to the Northern American consumer and is only available in a few other foreign markets, such as China. In Canada it is known simply as the "Toyota Solara".

==Design quirks and oddities==
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section.

==Awards==
*The [[Toyota]] Camry Solara was '''Edmund's''' ''Editors' Most Wanted Vehicle'' for 2000 in the midsize coupe category. [[http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/mostwanted/2000/60946/article.html link]]

==See also==
*[[Toyota]]
*[[Toyota Camry]]

==External Links==
*[http://www.toyota.com/camrysolara/index.html Toyota Camry Solara] - Official US Site
*[http://www.jbcarpages.com/toyota/camry/ JB car pages: Toyota Camry Solara]
*[http://www.solaraguy.org Solaraguy.org] - a site dedicated to the Camry Solara

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